Starting a Business

Getting things done right during the startup phase of a business is crucial for the long term success of that business. The Starting a Business topic area on Bright Hub's Entrepreneurship deals specifically with those matters and concerns that need to be handled before a business even opens its doors.

Regardless of the business industry you choose, there are a number of startup issues common to all ventures. For more detailed advice and strategy suggestions, be sure to check out our latest articles.

Whether you’re selling garage sale finds on eBay, extra baby stuff on Let It Go or the latest sprocket on Amazon, you need to be photographer. You’ll need social media and business skills to be successful too, but if your stuff doesn’t...

Entrepreneurs translate ideas to reality. This requires much effort and many processes. Rapid prototyping (RP) is a tool that allows lending physical shape to abstract ideas. The different RP techniques aid businesses in virtualization, testing...

If you've been stricken by an idea you can't get out of your head, you may be wondering how it is that you can turn your business idea into an actual business. While it may seem overwhelming, the actual process of moving from idea to actual business...

Are you a real entrepreneur? Despite the challenged economy, entrepreneurship is on the rise. Self-introspection to discover whether you are a freelancer or an entrepreneur can help define what motivates you in business and in life. Know thyself;...

Even if you don't have much cash in the bank, you can become your own boss. Learn money-saving tips; find out how to advertise for next to nothing, download free templates to help you plan and track progress and more with the help of the resources...

Business start-up costs include licensing fees, inventory costs, and equipment costs. Before you start the business, even if you do not draft a business plan, you should outline the costs for start-up to ensure that you have enough operating capital to...

You may find opening a niche small business to be challenging because you must locate those who require your service or product. You need to reach out to a smaller population rather than just anyone. Here are important facts you need to know.

In this guide to business startups, you'll find ideas, strategies, information and worksheets that will bring success if you wish to venture into the entrepreneurial world. We also take a look at "Danny" a wannabe business owner who had an...